Brusher in Well Paid Job at City Hotel
A charity case claimed her son could help her by working as a brusher in a major hotel. The son, known as Ye the drughoer, is said to run the bootblack chair and make 30 to 40 dollars weekly in tips, though no official salary exists. An agent found him employed in a large hotel for six years, with the brusher role valued at about 30 dollars a week. Patrons tipped well, and the brusher would seat customers when chairs were full and distribute papers.
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Brusher
Chicago Tribune
Dodd's Kidney Pills Readied for Both in Pa
In Paulding Mississippi May 14 special report neighbors report relief from kidney issues using Dodd's Kidney Pills. A couple Mr and Mrs WY Erby credit the remedy with curing backache female weakness and a weak bladder after years of suffering. The ad claims healthy kidneys lead to pure blood and overall health for both sexes.
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Paulding
Miss
Dodd
Erby
Front Yard Planting Do It Right with Native Focus
Practical gardening advice warns against overloading the front yard with many vivid varieties. Favor native species or landscape-fitting plants, use hedges and borders rather than scattered singles, group plants, avoid straight lines, and supervise planters to prevent rigid alignment.
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Garden Magazine
Suph Anthony Waterer
Aoman
Cure by Five Boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mr Joseph A Donovan a Plaistow New Hampshire line inspector for the Haverhill Newton and Plaistow Electric Street Railway recounts his recovery from sciatica after suffering severe pain and paralysis. He attributes rapid improvement to Dr Williams Pink Pills which he took over five boxes after failure of a physician’s treatment. The pills are said to aid thin blood nerve weakness and general debility and are sold by all druggists.
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Joseph A. Donovan
Plaistow
New Hampshire
Haverhill, Newton and Plaistow
Williams
Humor of the Week Cartoonish Studies of Human Nature
A column of quips and captions from period humorists includes sketches of odd behaviors and folksy exchanges. It cites remarks on amusement at a tile station, wedding rumors, a maid’s performance, and a statesman’s travel digressions, all in a light satirical vein.
Opera Singer Seeks Change Of Occupation In Comedy
In a humorous dialogue, a doctor suggests a career shift for a patient to singing in a choir. Mrs Bender notes moving as an option to escape unfashionable neighborhoods while Mrs Harper contemplates home life, and a playful wedding proposal appears.
True to Her Promise Pass Word Mystery
Mrs. Chugwater asks Josiah about lodge password secrecy and he agrees to reveal it once. He whispers a long unrecognizable term Magellichinewikazenalottaru vistual fanboliliwinkamuanakallooloroo. She keeps his secret and never repeats it.
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Josiah
Mrs. Chugwater
Mr. Chugwater
Two of a kind and other humorous vignettes
A collage of cartoon captions and short jokes from various papers. Characters joke about shows, attire, ambition, money, and social pretenses, with light irony on manners and class distinctions across a range of settings.
His Poor Teeth at Cheap Lunch Counter
Dialogue captures a comic street scene with a customer and waiter girl discussing doughnuts and favors. Characters Cholly Algie Ike and Percy provide humorous lines about supply and payment, reflecting urban humor and slang.
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Chicago Tribune
As Compared. Mumm-Cheer up, old man
Dialogue centers on a light exchange comparing two men to Jonah. One urges cheer and mocks melancholy while the other deflects with a playful reply, maintaining a humorous tone about gloom.
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Jonah
Fixing Railroad Rates Like a Game of Strategy
Railroad rate making is described as a strategic game where traffic managers assess moves that affect cities producers and shippers. The piece argues rate decisions are mutual concessions to benefit all and explains U S railroads offer lower rates than government railways abroad, creating the world's lowest transportation costs.
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United States
Europe
Australia
Postal Statistics Across Major European Countries
The report shows total mail pieces mailed last year in Germany France and other nations: Germany 6 504 800 000 France 4 21 709 000 and 2 894 577 000. Per capita highest piece mailings were Switzerland 150 Germany 14 the Netherlands 4 and France 88. Telegraphic service ranks Germany fifth with MT messages per 100 inhabitants. Surpluses: Germany 14 62 095 and Mugland 20 088 47. France 14 003 519.
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Germany
France
Switzerland
Netherlands
Mugland
Flrance
Grateful to Cuticura for Instant Relief
A testimonial from Miss Nellie Vander Wiele of Lakeside N Y praising Cuticura Soap and Cutters Ointment for curing severe facial sores. She details months of intense itching and exudation, notes instant relief after first use, and claims complete cure after two soaps and three ointment boxes.
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Nellie Vander Wiele
Lakeside, N
Marriage Customs in Spain Report
In Spain a bride stands with a "imad¢ina" or godmother instead of bridesmaids. She has no wedding cake or departure festivities. The couple travels quietly to their new home and returns next day to begin their honeymoon after paying formal visits to relatives.
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Spain
Imad¢Ina
Clean House To-day with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
Advice to cleanse the body and avoid illness by using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Claims it purges stomach liver and bowels, cures constipation and indigestion, and restores health. Sold by druggists 60c and 1.00 with money back guarantee.
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Dr Caldwell
Johnny Chooses Baseball Over Angel Role
In a Sunday school scene a teacher asks Johnny why he won’t join the angel chorus. He replies that he would rather be a baseball pitcher first, showing a child’s preference for sport over a religious request.
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Johnny
Vernal Palmettona Promotes Cure for Digestive Ailments
If You Are Sick Doctor The medicinal properties of Raw Palmetto Berries were discovered and the question of a permanent cure for Stomach Liver Kidneys and Bladder troubles is settled Vernal Palmet tona is recommended by thousands of former sufferers It relieves inflammation and cures the disease It cures dyspepsia constipation backache and headache Write for a free trial bottle to Vernal Remedy Co Le Roy New York Sold by druggists.
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Vernal Remedy Co
le Roy
Birth rate record at St George in the East England
The birth rate in St George in the East London reaches 60.8 per 1000 the highest ever recorded in England. A Red Cross Ball Blue detergent ad touts a 2 oz package for five cents. A 3 032 carat diamond found in South Africa's Premier mine is named Qullinun.
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St. George’s in-the-East
London
England
South Africa
It Saved My Life Praises for a Famous Medicine
Mrs Willadsen of Manning Town says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after two years of failed medicines. She describes relief from irregular menses, pain, fainting, weakness, and bearing down, and urges other women to seek her help. The letter urges writing to Mrs Pinkham for advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Milkins and Bilkins Business Practices in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney of Toledo swears his firm F J Cheney Co will pay one hundred dollars for every case of carbona that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath is sworn December 6, 1336 before Notary A W Gleason as part of a debtor creditor dispute in Lucas County Ohio.
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Onio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Chensy
F.j.chengx&co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
Atta
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